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Defiance man convicted of a crime he didn't commit is helping incarcerated fathers
DEFIANCE, Ohio — A wrongfully convicted man from Defiance is using his experience in prison and sharing his story to help fathers who have been incarcerated get through their own lives after they get out. "Finding myself back in a prison, having to start all over again, it was...
Some residents upset about roundabout proposal for Main St.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A massive reworking of the Front and Main Street corridor in East Toledo received some pushback from residents Wednesday night. The River East Toledo project will connect the population to the Glass City MetroPark and the Toledo downtown, but it’s an intersection in the heart of the neighborhood that’s raising some ire.
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA RECEIVES GRANT
In the month of July, Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 granted donations to 10 different organizations! The first grant given this month was to Fairview High School FCCLA. The students will be using this $1,000 grant for their National Competition coming up in Seattle. Pictured receiving the grant are (l-r) Ruby Elston and Paul Speiser – Fairview students and Stacy McCartney – Moose Lodge Administrator.
Religious Offerings: Maumee church hosts garage sale
■ The Friendly Center Service Guild and more than 25 churches will host a giant garage sale next week in Maumee. Donation drop-offs can be made from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St., Maumee. Sale dates are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2, and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3. The last day is $5 to fill a bag. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Friendly Center’s community programs. The community center is a mission of the United Methodist Church that has supported North Toledo since 1923. Call 419-345-6542 with questions.
Bowling Green residents will see a 0.75% income tax levy on November ballot
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bowling Green residents will see an income tax levy on the November ballot. Ted Haselman, Bowling Green City Schools, said this is the first time in 14 years the district has had to ask for operating funds. "To go to 14 years without an increase...
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Purple Political TV Comes To Ohio’s State Capital
At the end of June, a novel new over-the-air television brand that seeks to bridge the divide between Republicans and Democrats with “bite-sized videos and informational text” to what founder Matthew Davidge calls the “purple majority” debuted on a broadcast TV station in Milwaukee. Now, the...
Gurpreet Singh asks Ohio Supreme Court for stay of execution pending appeal of 4 murder convictions
HAMILTON, Ohio (WXIX) - Gurpreet Singh, the West Chester man sentenced to death for the 2019 slayings of his wife and three of her relatives, is asking the state’s top court for a stay of execution while his legal team tries to overturn his conviction, newly filed court records show.
Qventus' AI discharge planning solution saved Ohio Health $1.7M in a matter of months
As artificial intelligence makes inroads in healthcare, one health tech company is focused on automating health system operations to increase hospitals' bed capacity and reduce length of stay. Qventus says its AI solution is helping healthcare facilities save hundreds of thousands of dollars in excess patient days. The solution provider...
Stephen Colbert Ridicules Trump VP Pick JD Vance: ‘You’re Telling Me This Guy Has No Charisma?’
The Late Show host Stephen Colbert ridiculed Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance on Wednesday, comparing him to a plank of wood. The post Stephen Colbert Ridicules Trump VP Pick JD Vance: ‘You’re Telling Me This Guy Has No Charisma?’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Ohio advocates seek to ‘Trump-proof’ recent gains made on clean energy and climate
Advocates in Ohio are stepping up their clean energy efforts in response to the Republican party platform and Project 2025, which detail how a second Trump administration would promote fossil fuels while cutting back federal programs for addressing climate change, environmental justice and equity. Over the past year, Ohio-based governments...
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